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Definitions for pursuant
pərˈsu əntpur·suant
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Princeton's WordNet
pursuant(p)adjective
(followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with
"pursuant to our agreement"; "pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience"
Wiktionary
pursuantadverb
accordingly, consequently
pursuantadjective
in conformance to, or in agreement with
Etymology: pursuant, present participle of pursuer
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Pursuantadjective
Done in consequence or prosecution of any thing.
Etymology: from pursue.
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pursuant
Pursuant refers to following or being in accordance with something such as a law, rule, request, standard, or guideline. It often indicates that an action or behavior is carried out in compliance with a specific requirement or instruction.
Webster Dictionary
Pursuantadjective
acting in consequence or in prosecution (of anything); hence, agreeable; conformable; following; according; -- with to or of
Pursuantadverb
alt. of Pursuantly
Etymology: [From Pursue: cf. OE. poursuiant. Cf. Pursuivant.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pursuant in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pursuant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of pursuant in a Sentence
We have consistently, strongly refuted these allegations, and we intend to continue to vigorously defend our company against these claims, the volunteer work program at immigration facilities as well as the wage rates and standards associated with the program are set by the Federal government. Our facilities, including the Aurora, Colo. Facility are highly rated and provide high-quality services in safe, secure and humane residential environments pursuant to the federal government’s national standards.
Happiness lies neither in vice nor in virtue; but in the manner we appreciate the one and the other, and the choice we make pursuant to our individual organization.
There's nothing startling about how the regulations are interpreted by California Supreme Court here, the only startling thing about the case is the scale of it : These are very large fines pursuant to a whole lot of claims denials.
Your statement also wrongly implies that your continued tenure in the office is necessary to ensure that cases now pending in the Southern District of New York are handled appropriately, this is obviously false.I fully expect that the office will continue to handle all cases in the normal course and pursuant to the Departments applicable standards, policies, and guidance.
At the moment we are standing down our plans for executive action, pursuant to the judge’s injunction.
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